Seahawks Secure Stars with Fifth-Year Options

0:00On March 21st, the Seattle Seahawks have exercised 5th-year options for their 2023 first-round picks, wide receiver Jackson. Smith and Jigba, and Cornerback Devon Witherspoon, this secures both players under team control through the end of the 2027 season. Smith and Jigba's option comes in at $23 million, $852,000, while Witherspoons is valued at $21 million. $161,000. Both amounts are fully guaranteed, giving the team flexibility if extensions aren't reached by season's end. These stars have delivered big. Smith and Jigba picked up offensive player of the year honors, and a unanimous first team all pro nod, putting him in line for elite receiver money. Witherspoon earned three pro bowl spots and shines as a top corner in the Seahawks scheme. For context, Cincinnati's Jamar Chase tops receivers with over $40 million a year. On defense, Tret McDuffie just reset the market at $31 million annually, with $100 million guaranteed in his $104 million deal.

1:05With the Seahawks fresh off extending left tackle Charles Cross ahead of their Super Bowl push, eyes are on quick extensions here to keep the core. Intact and chase more success.